Uttar Pradesh Launches Resham Sakhi Scheme for Women Empowerment
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Resham Sakhi Yojana |
| Launched By | Uttar Pradesh Government |
| Objective | Economically empower rural women through sericulture at home |
| Implementing Bodies | State Rural Livelihood Mission and Silk Department |
| Key Focus | Silkworm rearing for producing mulberry and tussar silk at home |
| Training Locations | Mulberry silk rearing in Mysore, Karnataka; tussar silk rearing in Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Target | Connect 50,000 women in 5 years; 7,500 women from 15 districts by 2025-26 |
| Impact on Rural Economy | Improve rural economy by enabling women to earn income from local resources |
| Women Empowerment | Promote women empowerment and reduce social inequalities |
| Silk Industry Expansion | Expand and diversify the silk industry, boosting state economic growth |
| Reduction in Migration | Decrease urban migration by providing employment opportunities in villages |
| Silk Production Basics | Agriculture-based industry; sericulture involves silkworm rearing and silk extraction |
| Silk Types Produced | Mulberry, Oak Tasar, Tropical Tasar, Muga, Eri |
| Major Silk Region in India | South India (known for Kanchipuram, Dharmavaram, Aarni weaving) |